High-pressure die-casting process at RIVIMETAL
Company / History

More than five decades of manufacturing.

From the company’s beginnings in 1969 to today’s automated high-pressure aluminium die-casting production.

1969 — Today

From a local foundry to an international aluminium die-casting supplier.

RIVIMETAL has developed through more than five decades of high-pressure aluminium die casting, supplying precision-manufactured components to demanding industrial sectors. Today, more than 80% of production is exported to European and international markets.

Manufacturing continuity

Key milestones in the RIVIMETAL journey.

The company is founded.

RIVIMETAL was founded by Athanasios Rivios, starting as a local supplier of aluminium, zinc and brass castings.

A foundation for expansion.

The company evolved into a capital share company, setting the stage for future expansion.

Production moves to Markopoulo.

RIVIMETAL relocated to privately owned facilities in Markopoulo, Attica, enabling increased production capacity and operational efficiency.

Aluminium component production in the RIVIMETAL archive
RIVIMETAL production archive / aluminium component manufacturing

An energy-sector milestone.

RIVIMETAL was nominated as a Tier 1 supplier for the Public Power Corporation.

First defence-sector contract.

The company secured its first contract in the defence sector, demonstrating its ability to meet stringent military standards.

Supplier status reaffirmed.

RIVIMETAL was reaffirmed as a Tier 1 supplier for the Public Power Corporation, reflecting consistent quality and reliability.

First automotive contract.

RIVIMETAL secured its first automotive contract, producing high-precision components for Porsche.

Automotive production reaches international markets.

By 2016, 80% of production was exported to the automotive industry.

RIVIMETAL production environment following facility expansion
Production environment / facility development

Production space doubles.

RIVIMETAL expanded its facilities, doubling its production space and investing in new die-casting and secondary machinery.

Robotic production process introduced at RIVIMETAL
Robotics / production process

Robotics enter production.

RIVIMETAL introduced robotics into its production process, enhancing efficiency, precision and consistency.

Today / Current production

The current chapter.

RIVIMETAL’s manufacturing story continues through automated high-pressure aluminium die-casting production and international industrial supply.

Automated RIVIMETAL high-pressure aluminium die-casting production
Modern HPDC production / RIVIMETAL today
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6 HPDC cellsAutomated production
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200–1,000 tPress range
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20 g–10 kgCasting capability
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80%+ exportsInternational supply
1969 — Next project

Engineering aluminium since 1969.
Still built around the next project.